I found this "Soda" at Whole Foods the other day and thought I would give it a try. I say "Soda" because it is sold as if it were wine. The flavors are Fine Dry, Crisp White, and Dry Red. I got the Fine Dry, which is supposed to have notes of cherry, apple, and anise. It also had a top that has to be opened with a bottle opener, which I also thought was weird. When I tasted it, I thought for sure it had alcohol in it, so I checked all over the label, and I guess it doesn't. But, its ingredients read: Apple Juice, Sparkling Water, and Fermented Barley Malt, so I suppose that explains the alcohol taste. It isn't something I could drink a lot of, but I really enjoyed it! It's very unique, so if you are a lover of all weird beverages, like myself, give it a try! The 4-pack was about $5.

Rings that are LARGE and in charge!

Everyone knows that large rings are a super-trend right now, but these rings seemed especially cool to me, thought I would share!

The rings that are bent in the middle and meant to be worn over the knuckle are really interesting

All these rings are just crazy cool, I'm usually not a fan of gold rings, but these are amazing. My favorite is the cow :)

I really need a large bow ring. I haven't been able to join the bow headband trend, so I think I could defiantly do bows like this!

Thoughts, Inspirations, Ideas, and DESTRUCTION!

If I have learned anything from being a fashion student, it's that an inspiration journal is your most valuable asset. Don't you ever have this dream where you think about something completely differently then you ever have before, and you have that moment of epiphany... and then you wake up and can't remember? I HATE that feeling; the feeling that I had this great thought and I can't remember it for the life of me.

This is the exact purpose for the journal! Whenever I have an idea for a concept or a specific design, I jot down a note or a quick sketch so that I can come back a reference it later. I even clip images that I find interesting for whatever reason.

Since starting this habit, I have accumulated many sketch books and journals with all kinds of doodles and chicken scratches. Now, whenever I see a cute tablet or journal I think I have to have it! Like I need to collect ANOTHER thing.

However, I was shopping at Urban Outfitters today and saw this journal thats sole purpose is it's destruction. Each page tells you what to do on it. By the end, the book promises to be completely wrecked. It may seem stupid to spend 12.95 on something, just to destroy it, but I thought it was genius.

It's so genius to me because whenever I used to buy a new "pretty" journal, I would be afraid to sketch and write in it because I didn't want it to be messy or make my journal ugly. The thing that I have began to realize, is that their is beauty is the used and abused. It's like a good pair of old holey Vans, their is nothing better; they are broken in and molded to your feet. Wrecking this journal will not only be fun, but it's going to help me find beauty in the journey of an item and not necessarily how aesthetically pleasing it is.

Let the wrecking begin!

Worlds Most Unhealthy and Delicious Chip EVER

While dating my ex-boyfriend, I ate at many restaurants under his dime, which was quiet awesome to a food lover like myself. On one such dining occasion, we tried this chip appetizer at a restaurant called Cap City Diner in Columbus, OH, which is owned by the great Cameron Mitchell. I fell in love with them. Since my relationship's end, I haven't made it back to this restaurant, so I decided to make them myself! I must say that I think mine were just as good, but I might be a little bias...

Anyways, I first laid down a layer of sea salt Kettle chips. I then made a very easy alfredo sauce.

For the sauce:

Melt 1/2 stick butter

Whisk 4oz cream cheese into butter (will melt and make a smooth creamy consistency)

Add about 1/2C. milk and whisk (just add enough to get a thin but not super runny consistency)

Add 3-4oz fresh parmesan cheese (Don't use crapy cheese! The better the cheese, the better the end taste)

Add pepper to taste and whisk

Top the chips with alfredo liberally; you may not need all that the recipe prepares. Then crumble desired amount of blue cheese. I would recommend Maytag blue cheese because that is the brand Cap City uses, and it's amazing.

That's IT!